Description
Reduction in antibiotic prescribing at time of symptoms.
Project Resources
Core Elements
Accountability
Appointing a single leader responsible for program outcomes. Experience with successful programs show that a physician leader is effective.
Action
Appointing a single leader responsible for program outcomes. Experience with successful programs show that a physician leader is effective.
Drug Expertise
Appointing a single leader responsible for program outcomes. Experience with successful programs show that a physician leader is effective.
Education
Educating clinicians about resistance and optimal prescribing.
Leadership Commitment
Dedicating necessary human, financial and information technology resources.
Reporting
Regular reporting information on antibiotic use and resistance to doctors, nurses and relevant staff.
Tracking
Monitoring antibiotic prescribing and resistance patterns.
PDSA Cycles
Progress on PDSA Cycle 1
Cessation of antibiotic prescribing without appropriate monitoring and work-up in order to reduce manifestation of MDROs.
Resistance to change.
Infection Preventionists, providers, and clinical staff to include licensed nurses and CNAs.
4 to 6 weeks.
Education, education, education.
Review of nursing documentation and alert charting, review of urine cultures and timeline of abo prescribing.